Kalpathi Rajendran Shriram
Hon'ble Chief Justice Kalpathi Rajendran Shriram | |
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| 43rd Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court | |
| Assumed office 21 July 2025 | |
| Nominated by | B. R. Gavai |
| Appointed by | Droupadi Murmu |
| Preceded by | M. M. Shrivastava |
| 45th Chief Justice of Madras High Court | |
| In office 27 September 2024 – 20 July 2025 | |
| Nominated by | D. Y. Chandrachud |
| Appointed by | Droupadi Murmu |
| Preceded by |
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| Succeeded by | M. M. Shrivastava |
| Judge of the Bombay High Court | |
| In office 21 June 2013 – 26 September 2024 | |
| Nominated by | Altamas Kabir |
| Appointed by | Pranab Mukherjee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 September 1963 Mumbai |
| Education | B. Com., LLB., M.L., |
| Alma mater | University of Mumbai, Mumbai, King's College, London |
Kalpathi Rajendran Shriram also known K.R.Shriram (born 28 September 1963) is an Indian judge who is currently serving as Chief justice of Rajasthan High Court.[1] He previously served as the Chief Justice of Madras High Court.[2] He has also served as a judge of Bombay High Court.[3]
Early life
[edit]Siriram was born on 28 September 1963 in Mumbai to Kalpathi Rajendran of Kerala state.[4] Siriram studied Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Accountancy and Management) and LLB from University of Mumbai. He later obtained a master's degree in maritime law from King's College London.
As lawyer
[edit]Siriram enrolled as an advocate in the Maharashtra and Goa Bar Association on 3 July 1986, to practice law. Then he took practice with Senior Advocate S. Venkateswaran as a junior lawyer. In the next year, he individually attended cases related to commercial matters with specialization in Shipping and International Trade Law.[5]
As judge
[edit]Siriram was appointed as additional judge of the Bombay High Court on 21 June 2013 and confirmed as permanent judge of the Bombay High Court on 2 March 2016. The Centre notified the appointment of K. R. Shiriram as Chief Justice of Madras High Court on September 21, 2024.[6][7]
On 26 May 2025 the Supreme Court collegium recommended swapping the chief justices of Rajasthan High Court and Madras High Court[8] and subsequently he was transferred[9] as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ Service, Statesman News (2025-07-21). "Justice KR Shriram assumes office as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court". The Statesman. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Centre notifies appointment of Chief Justices for eight high courts". ddnews.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s35d6646aad9bcc0be55b2c82f69750387/uploads/2024/09/202409211166893007.pdf. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
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- ^ "JUSTICE K.R. SHRIRAM (KALPATHI RAJENDRAN SHRIRAM)". bombayhighcourt.nic.in/.
- ^ "Centre notifies the appointments of Chief justices in eight High Courts". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Centre names CJs for eight high courts, day after Supreme Court prod". The Times of India. 2024-09-22. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu Bar federation thanks CJI, govt for justice K R Shriram's transfer". The Times of India. 2025-07-15. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Madras high court Chief Justice KR Shriram transferred to Rajasthan HC". The Times of India. 2025-07-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (2025-05-28). "Collegium Recommends Transfer Of Four HC Chief Justices". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
- ^ "SC Collegium Recommends Transfer of Chief Justices of Madras and Raj HC". www.thelawadvice.com. Retrieved 2025-05-29.